Super 8 by Wyndham Des Moines

Hotels
Super 8
4.8 (761 reviews)
4685 A Northeast 14th Street , Des Moines , us

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Dirty environment
Pest issues
Unserviced amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
3.19
Multiple reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, including roaches, food on walls, and generally dirty conditions.
Service
8.16
Some reviews highlighted friendly staff; however, there were complaints about staff handling poor conditions.
Location
4.7
Reviews noted a shady neighborhood and security issues, contributing to a negative perception of the hotel's location.
Room Quality
3.65
Guests reported several issues with room conditions, including lack of towels, functioning appliances, and general disrepair.
Amenities
4.18
Many amenities were either not present or poorly maintained, which negatively impacted the guest experience.
Value for Money
6.14
While some found it affordable, significant issues were raised that challenged the overall value.
Food and Beverage
3.19
Guests mentioned breakfast issues and dissatisfaction with food quality.
Overall Experience
5.16
The overall stay was significantly affected by cleanliness and service, resulting in a negative perception.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:47

Property Description

Convenient Location
Travelodge Des Moines, just 2 miles from Grand View College, offers a comfortable stay with free Wi-Fi and cozy guest rooms equipped with cable TV and air conditioning.

Comfortable Accommodations
Guests can unwind in the bright, spacious rooms featuring a tea/coffee maker, work desk, and private bathroom for added convenience.

Great Amenities
Enjoy complimentary parking at the hotel, located 3 miles from Des Moines Convention Center and 6 miles from Adventureland park.

Book your stay at Travelodge Des Moines for a relaxing and convenient experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DSM

Location

Guest Reviews

4.8
Based on 761 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.19
Service: 8.16
Location: 4.7
Room Quality: 3.65
Amenities: 4.18
Value for Money: 6.14
Food and Beverage: 3.19
Overall Experience: 5.16
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Teixeira solo_traveller us
1
Really Disgusting...
Pros:

When the night was over to get out of that garbage...

Cons:

The place is as dirty as possible with very bad smell on the corridor...
The TV didn't worked
There was a bag probably containing some water drops from the ceiling on one light outlet.
The swimming pool would have some crocodiles living there... or maybe worst creatures... was closed...
The breakfast never happened although was included in the stay (they've said it was suspended due some work

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Chanthy solo_traveller us
1
2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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latrisha solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Curtis couple us
1
Horrible
Pros:

There was no breakfast or laundry police were a resting people left and right it was noisy pool was dirty

Cons:

Tell the truth on website you showed nice pictures we got there different story pool dirty no breakfast no laundry place has a lot of crime on property

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Jenn solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Absolutely nothing

Cons:

Tv was broken. It wouldn't turn off or change the volume. Room had NOT been cleaned! Had to unplug to get it to turn off. Carpet had not been vacuumed. Bed sheets werent changed. There was pee on the tub and shower floor. The mini fridge kept freezing our drinks no matter what the temp was set at. No desk chair. We checked in around 630pm. Front desk stated they were short staffed and still cleaning rooms and went to check if ours was ready. She came back and said it was. Got to the room. Went to pull back the blankets, the bed sheets were clearly not changed. There was dirt on them. I saw housekeeping down the hall. I asked her to come change the sheets since they were dirty. First thing she said to me was "are you sure they arent just stained?" She came and looked at them, then sent another guy in to change them. When I checked out, I wanted to speak about my complaints, but was given a red binder to write them in instead. Nobody took time to ask me about my complaints. Just gave me a red book and said " they wont know what to fix if they dont know whats wrong". I was a bit more alarmed at that point as I read a previous complaint about a room having bugs. AND the pics on the website are NOT accurate whatsoever. This hotel being rundown is an understatement. There's a sign when you walk in to check into the hotel next door.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Ken solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Staff (AJ and Eiaday)were very helpful !

Cons:

Shower curtain smelled of mildew

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Vickie solo_traveller us
1
Cons:

Parking lot was dark and cracked with weeds growing. Looked like it was abandoned.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Andy couple us
1
Horrible. I would never recommend booking.com. You don't know anything about this motel.
Pros:

There was no breakfast I was deceived.

Cons:

If you say you have a free breakfast, you should have a breakfast

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Curtis extended_group us
4
Hotel was sub standard and I was disappointed.
Pros:

Convince of location. Other properties at location helped with lack at this hotel.

Cons:

Supposed to have free breakfast there was none said area was closed. Only some vending machines. Supposed to have on site laundry. Machines were gone. Supposed to have pool. Was closed and drained. Nothing as advertised. Had to ask staff for towels after getting to the room that was not fresh and ready for guests.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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sines extended_group us
1
Didn't stay
Pros:

There was nothing about this hotel I liked

Cons:

Hotel was nasty and dirty, room was not cleaned properly. There was blood stains on the sheets , dead bugs including bed bugs, the bathroom had hair all over it. Was not good.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Johanna couple us
1
Horrible
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. We checked in at 3 and our room wasn’t ready so they switched us rooms. The lady guided us to our room and when we walked in the first thing we seen was dirty towels on the floor in the bathroom. She told us to come back to the desk and switch rooms again. We booked a deluxe king room and wanted to go to the outside pool. Our 3rd and thankfully final room was ready but was in the whole different hotel that was connected and was put in a 2 queen room. Went to go get breakfast or something to drink and it was closed!!! Had very little communication with their housekeepers so they didn’t know what room was cleaned or dirty. Just very unorganized and overall not a good experience. Definitely will not be back!!
Wish I could get my money back

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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MC solo_traveller us
1
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Jeffery solo_traveller us
3
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Megan solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

It smelled bad. No towels. No toilet paper. No coffee pot. Room was dirty. Mattress stained. Service was ridiculous. No breakfast. No pool. Worst motel I've ever stayed at. I reserved the room 2 weeks ahead time to. Was very disappointed.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Elsbury family_with_children us
1
Pros:

Nothing horrible place didn't stay.

Cons:

Bugs,smell,mold

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Brittany extended_group us
1
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Nomad07176855063 NONE
2
Condemn this place
Pros:

Save your money, you'll be safer sleeping in your car along side the highway. Ceiling falling in, no amenities, super sketchy area, whole building needs knocked down.

2026-08-15 via Tripadvisor
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georgelG8015WY NONE Minneapolis, Minnesota
2
Do not stay here
Pros:

I went to the super 8 in Des. Moines, the front of the building, looked pretty nice. The baymont side where I checked in was told to go to the back to the super 8 side, and it looked like the building should be condemned. Broken windows, people crawling in and out of their windows go inside.It looks like one of those hotels off those movies where they traffic people. Mattresses and sheets were covered in filth. Smelled. The pool was disgusting. I immediately checked out and was told they couldn't check me out that night.There was nothing they can do.Until the next day and I was to email the general manager. I immediately emailed the general manager and wyndham rewards with my pictures.And I still have not gotten a response or my refund.

2026-08-13 via Tripadvisor
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Roxanne solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Not clean check in was trouble

Cons:

The hole hotel

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Tonisha solo_traveller us
1
STAY AWAY READ THE REVIEWS!!!
Pros:

Nothing. The front lady was cool.

Cons:

The room had a strong odor of mold. The hallways were dirty and smelled like urine. I was in the room all of two seconds before I high tailed it out of there. I felt bad for the front desk lady who had to deal with 1 too many customers canceling their stay because of the same issue.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee